Summer Music Programs

Your summer jam

Each summer, Sky Studios offers totally unique and incredibly fun week-long, half-day camps
for students of all skill levels. Whether you find yourself making a record, mastering your vocals or jamming like a
guitar hero, Sky Studios' flexible summer programs are a great way to continue your education and
have one rockin’ summer.

Our camps take place from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. We think they're perfect for ages 10 & up, but if your younger student is interested, please let us know, and we will see what we can do based on the ages and experiences of other students in the camp. For more info or to register, call 615.371.1661 or email info@skystudiostn.com!

A $40 non-refundable deposit is required at registration. This deposit will count toward your total cost of camp, with the balance due the first day of your camp.

2018 Summer Program Lineup

Metal Mania: Shredfest Level 1 (Beginners)
Instructor: Matt Lund

Learn to play rock and metal like Metallica, Ozzy Ozbourne, and Guns N' Roses! Learn techniques like speed picking, tapping, shredding patterns, shredding rhythms, and more – while also learning create your own solos with the use of scales and arpeggios.

The camp will include a mix of lesson time, where you’ll learn new playing techniques, and playing time, where you’ll learn new riffs and jam with other students. Perfect for guitar players who are new to playing metal, this camp will take you from strumming to shredding by the end of the week.

Cost: $175 per student

Dates: June 4-8

Rock ‘N’ Roll Recording Camp
Instructor: Ian Duthie

Have you always wanted to record in a real studio? Or maybe you’ve had some experience but you want more? Learn how songs are transformed from real-time performances into great records as you spend the week recording a rock classic in Sky Studios’ state-of-the-art, on-site studio!

Rock ‘N’ Roll recording camp students will choose a classic rock song, learn how to play the song as a group, and spend the remainder of the camp recording the song together in the studio. As students track, mix and overdub their song, they will learn tried and true recording techniques while also experiencing how the studio world differs from a live performance setting. At the end of the week, the campers will have a final mixed and mastered masterpiece to play for family and friends. They will also have an opportunity to perform the song at Sky Studios Back To School Bash on August 12! This camp is perfect for students interested in studio recording or for RockBands who want to take their music from stage to the studio.

Learn the studio secrets of what made The Fab Four so "revolutionary". Schylar will give students a fun-filled overview of the famous Abbey Road studio, 1960s recording techniques and how the limitations of that day actually led to numerous recording advances. The students will then pick out a Beatles favorite, learn to play it together as a band and record it in Sky Studios’ state-of-the-art facility. There's a catch: the band can only use four tracks to record with – just like The Beatles did on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. You’ll walk away with a finished recording of your very own Beatles masterpiece!

Cost: $175 per student

Dates: June 18-22

Songs Of Summer
Instructor: Kelsey Christian

If you've wanted to try your hand at writing original songs, this camp is for you! Students will begin each day by learning about song fundamentals, good writing habits and core songwriting techniques. Then, students will break into groups and put into practice what they have learned by working collaboratively to write original songs. An instructor will guide the writing sessions, helping students create their best work while learning best practices for songwriting. The camp will end with an in-studio performance for family and friends, plus each student will have the opportunity to perform their original work at our Back To School Bash on August 12!

Cost: $175 per student

Dates: June 25-29

RockBand Crash Course
Instructor: Ian Duthie

Have you always wanted to be in a band? Already been in a band and want a power packed week of learning your favorite covers and making new friends? Haven’t had enough time to commit to a full RockBand experience? Then RockBand Crash Course for you!

During this camp, you’ll get the RockBand experience in one fast-paced and fun week! We’ll place students together in a band, where you’ll pick your favorite covers and learn the ins and outs of what it takes to play together in a real band. Learn musicianship, stage presence and how to “gel” in an ensemble before performing your newly-learned songs for family and friends. The camp will end with an in-studio performance for family and friends, plus each band will have the opportunity to perform at our Back To School Bash on August 12!

Cost: $175 per student

Dates: July 9-13

Glee Camp
Instructor: Kelsey Christian

Are you "pitch perfect"? Come be a part of our acapella summer camp, where you'll join our very first acapella group, the "Sky Studios Serandes" and learn to perform together!

During this camp, students will learn how to harmonize with others while building healthy vocal techniques and gaining confidence singing without instrumental backup. During the camp, you will learn a contemporary song acapella-style and have the chance to perform it together at the end of the summer!

Cost: $175 per student

Dates: July 16-20

Metal Mania: Shredfest Level 2 (Advanced)
Instructor: Matt Lund

Study advanced rock and metal such as Van Halen, Rush, and Dream Theater! Techniques include sweep picking, advanced tapping, legato (left-hand) playing, advanced shredding rhythms and patterns and more! Learn to create solos that work over various chords and key changes.

The camp will include a mix of lesson time, where you’ll learn new playing techniques, and playing time, where you’ll learn new riffs and jam with other students. Perfect for guitar players with some experience playing metal, this camp will take your skills to the next level and have you melting faces in no time.